Ingrid Betancourt - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 25, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Ingrid Betancourt's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Colombian presidential candidate kidnapped and held hostage by FARC for over six years (2002–2008), and her subsequent work in human rights and anti-corruption activism. |
Intro
Ingrid Betancourt is a Colombian-French politician, former senator, and anti-corruption activist, best known internationally for her six-year captivity as a hostage of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). She has been recognized for her resilience and advocacy for peace and democracy in Colombia.
Early Life & Background
Ingrid Betancourt was born to an influential family in Bogotá, Colombia. Her father, Gabriel Betancourt, was a former Colombian Minister of Education and diplomat, and her mother, Yolanda Pulecio, was a former Miss Colombia and member of Congress. Betancourt spent part of her youth in France, attending the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po).
Career Highlights
- Served as a Member of the Colombian Chamber of Representatives (1994–1998)
- Elected Senator of Colombia (1998–2002)
- Renowned anti-corruption campaigner in Colombian politics
- Ran for President of Colombia in 2002 as the Green Oxygen Party candidate
- Kidnapped by FARC guerrillas in February 2002 while campaigning; held captive for over six years and rescued in Operation Jaque in July 2008
- Authored the memoir 'Even Silence Has an End'
- Continued advocacy for peace, human rights, and anti-corruption, including a brief 2022 presidential candidacy
Trivia
- Betancourt holds dual Colombian and French citizenship.
- She lived in France during her formative years and is fluent in French and Spanish.
- Her memoir about her captivity, 'Even Silence Has an End', was published in 2010.
- She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize after her release.
FAQs
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Ingrid Betancourt is 64 years old.
Ingrid Betancourt was born the 25 December 1961.
Bogotá, Colombia.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 25th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Otto Loewi, a German-born pharmacologist renowned for discovering acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter, passed away in New York City on December 25, 1961, at the age of 88.
- Day of the week: December 25th, 1961 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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